Virgil Misidjan is welcomed with open arms at Willem II, but future

Virgil Misidjan is back at Willem II, where he is participating in the team's preparation. Coach John Stegeman sees the 32-year-old striker as a possible valuable addition to the squad, but confirmation of his stay is not yet certain. The situation is intriguing, especially after Misidjan left the NEC, and now he is ready to prove himself again in Tilburg. "We brought him back from a break in Türkiye," commented Stegeman on the player's arrival. Recently, Misidjan was seen leaving the VV Hilvaria camp after a friendly defeat against Quick Boys. Despite the negative result, the smile on Misidjan's face did not disappear. He made a point of interacting with fans, signing autographs and posing for photos. One young fan even took his shin guards as a souvenir, which shows the connection he still has with the fans. "Pff, everyone asks that," he said, as he headed to the bus.  After thirteen years since his transfer to Ludogorets, the player is back in his hometown, and expectations surrounding his presence are high. Misidjan still resides in De Reeshof, one of Tilburg's neighborhoods, and has frequently expressed a desire to return to Willem II, so this temporary opportunity is a significant step. **Willem II**, who is preparing for next season, is looking to put together a competitive squad, especially on the sides, where there are open positions. The initial plan was for Misidjan to join the team last Monday, but at the coach's request, he started training three days earlier. In his debut in the friendly against the Diessen team, he already demonstrated his potential, playing part of the game. However, in the match against the Quick Boys, he only showed flashes of his ability. "I want to be cautious with statements, but my feeling about Willem II is very good," commented Misidjan. He also shared that the week before he was in Türkiye but was encouraged by Stegeman to return early. Fans are anxiously awaiting a final decision on the future of Misidjan, who could be a key player in Willem II's return to the elite of Dutch football.

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